FAQ

Yes, please send an email to amkgoffice@gmail.com or office@akmg.org and we will call you and modify it. This is to avoid duplicate registrations being posted.

Yes, please send an email to amkgoffice@gmail.com or office@akmg.org and we will call you and modify it. This is to avoid duplicate registrations being posted.

You will then get an email with your invoice and registration details in 24 hrs. If any concern, please send an email to amkgoffice@gmail.com or president@akmg.org

The regular 'all-inclusive' Registration 799/- (699/- Early Bird) of the 2026 Convention includes all its cultural programs during the evenings (entertainment, fashion show), and other day-time side sessions (literary, recreational, art, dance, music etc). The package also includes breakfast, lunch & dinner on Days 2 & 3, brunch on Day 4, all non-CME programs, and Gala Night admission.
*Exclusions : A) Dinner Cruise on Day 1 is not included B) Hotel booking is not included in the 'All Inclusive' package, and is done directly by attendees through the relevant portal
The Patron (5500/-) Registration includes Dinner Cruise & Hotel Accommodation for four (One room), plus all meals and programs incl Gala Night tickets x 4
The Champion (3500/-) Registration includes Dinner Cruise & Hotel Accommodation for two (One room) plus all meals and programs incl Gala Night tickets x 2.
CME is Free, but only for AKMG Members
*Other exclusions: Hotel services not included in any package are Spa or restaurants, bar, mini bar, telephone calls, local transport and parking .

a. The hotel room. b. Parking is not included c. Other hotel services such as, Spa or restaurants, bar, mini bar, telephone calls, etc. d. Transportation to and from the hotel. (There is no shuttle service from the hotel to the airport)

Convention begins at 12 noon on on August 6th

The Dinner Cruise is from 6 pm on board the Majesty Cornucopia and includes a gourmet meal, complimentary drinks and on-board entertainment. You will enjoy panoramic views of the harbor and city skyline. The event will be approximately for 2-3 hours, with a view to have the guests back in the hotel around 10 pm.
Guests need to report for boarding at least 30 minutes before 6 pm, and so plan your arrival and hotel check-in accordingly. You can board directly from hotel.

Please Follow the link for program list https://www.akmg.org/convention2026/

Please Follow the link for program list and schedule https://www.akmg.org/convention2026/

a) CME sessions: Business Casual
b) Yoga & other workout sessions: Workout wear/casual c) Day 1 (Aug 6th) Dinner Cruise: Casual (consider a shawl or light jacket) d) Day 2 (Aug 7th) Fri lunch Traditional Kerala/ Indian attire e) Evenings: Day2 (Aug 7th) Fri night: Indian / Western formal attire ; Day 3 (Aug 8th) Sat night Indian / Western Formal attire

Yes, certainly. On Fri (Day 2) and Sat (Day 3), we have Yoga class and/or bike riding early morning, followed by breakout sessions that may include talks, or workshops of general interest and will be announced closer to the event.

will be announced later.

Yes, we have a very active AKMG youth Committee that will arrange a social evening where the young AKMG can mix and mingle. Our mentoring committee will have additional sessions that will address the needs of students and residents at a professional level

Signup forms linked in https://www.akmg.org/convention2026/ under News & Events section

No.

Please refer to the relevant webpage https://www.akmg.org/cme2025-2026.php or email akmgoffice@gmail.com.

CME sessions take place in the morning from 8am to 12 noon on the 7th and 8th August. You will receive 8 CME credits.More details to follow.

Go to our website at www.akmg.org or click on https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/NEWJP/G-AKMG

It is not advisable to bring/rent a car. Parking is expensive. Please contact hotel for more info. https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/NEWJP/G-AKMG

The best means of transportation to and from the hotel is via taxi, Lyft, or Uber. The hotel does not have a shuttle service. You may rent a car, but bear in mind that parking cost inside the hotel will be expensive, and is not included in the registration package or room rental.

Yes, But AKMG special room rates from Sun, Aug 2, 2026 - Tue, Aug 11, 2026. Please check https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/NEWJP/G-AKMG

Please contact hotel directly for these arrangements. https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/NEWJP/G-AKMG

All items can be sent to the email address akmgsouvenir2026@gmail.com. Please refer to the relevant webpage for more information on guidelines and deadlines from the Souvenir committee. Details to follow.

Your queries can be directed to the akmgoffice@gmail.com or convention@akmg.org.
A wide variety of options are offered to vendors, from renting on-site booths, to social media, website, on-stage promotions etc depending on sponsorship levels. Our sponsorship / fundraising committee will have more details, and can also be approached (contact details will be added on their webpage)

All cancellations will incur a 3–5% PayPal/Stripe transaction fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.
A full refund will be issued if cancellation is made within one week of registration.
A 50% refund will be issued for cancellations made on or before May 31st (after the one-week full refund period).
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after May 31st.
Dinner cruise registration is non-refundable if not cancelled within one week of registration.